Specifying staircases for listed buildings

Richard Harding at British Spirals & Castings discusses best practice for specifying staircases in listed buildings, from conservation principles and material selection to regulatory compliance and modern surveying techniques. Historic buildings are an important part of the UK’s architectural landscape,... View Article

Sliding door specification for Passivhaus homes

Justin Spires at Solarlux UK explores how high-performance sliding doors can help Passivhaus and energy efficient homes achieve demanding thermal standards without compromising daylight, design or connection to nature. In the current architectural landscape, large areas of glazing are a... View Article

Overheating: why prevention should come before cooling

As overheating becomes an increasing challenge, Stuart Dantzic of Caribbean argues that architects should put passive measures such as external shading ahead of mechanical cooling. The Environmental Investigation Agency’s recent report, UK Cooling Policy in a Warming World, should prompt... View Article

Energy Donkey: Your heat pump expert, on demand

Heat pumps are becoming an increasingly popular way to heat homes, but understanding how they work, how to get the best from them and what to do when something seems wrong can still feel overwhelming. Energy Donkey is a platform... View Article

Why land stewardship is suddenly the talk of the towns

Right now the drive to build new homes on a scale not seen for decades is dominating headlines, as the Government turbocharges plans for seven new towns. Each is expected to deliver at least 10,000 houses. Meanwhile, Secretary of State... View Article

Versa fire sprinkler boxing – Quick, easy & effective

Concealing retrofitted fire sprinkler system pipework in social housing tower blocks and low-rise flats is simple quick and cost effective with Encasement’s Versa sprinkler pipe boxing range Pre-finished with a durable and easy clean resin impregnated decorative paper, Versa sprinkler... View Article

Deliver façade confidence with substructure focus

By Gary Robson, Business Development Manager at EJOT UK. The demands on rear ventilated or rainscreen facades are increasing all the time, with today’s designs often required to deliver aesthetic excellence coupled with ever higher standards of fire safety, thermal... View Article

Keller at Küchenmeile 2026

As in previous years, Keller will be presenting the company’s latest kitchen innovations at Küchenmeile, together with worktop supplier Jetstone. Under the theme “The art of combination”, Keller will show how dealers are offered maximum design freedom through its range... View Article

New look column radiators from Stelrad

Stelrad Radiators has introduced an Italian -designed new look, improved range of its popular Column radiators – in both its vertical and horizontal column radiator ranges. With effect from 1st July 2026, the new range is  available through all existing outlets... View Article

New hinge from SIEGENIA now even stronger

New TITAN Hinge Side system enables sashes up to 150kg. Larger openings without compromising on durability: That’s what makes this new development of the TITAN Hinge Side system from SIEGENIA stand out. The hinge system is suitable for timber, PVC... View Article

Wood-look blades for an attractive newbuild project

With its historic centre and vibrant city life, Bruges (BE) appeals to young and old alike. So when you find a home surrounded by greenery yet within walking distance of everything the city has to offer, you’ve struck gold. The... View Article